Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Girton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Cambridge is seeking an Embedded Software Lead to own the software foundation for mission-critical products. You will shape architecture and drive a high-calibre platform team to deliver reliable embedded solutions on Linux for resource-constrained hardware.

The role blends hands-on development with leadership, raising engineering standards, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross-functional work to accelerate innovation in high-performance systems.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Embedded C on Linux for resource-constrained hardware and complex SoC environments.
• Experience leading a software team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team, coaching engineers and raising standards
• Set direction & architecture and driving root-cause thinking for high-reliability systems
• Being a hands-on developer, whilst making the time to lead projects

Skills

Embedded C on Linux

Leading a software team

Job description

Embedded Software Lead | Cambridge

Are you a senior embedded specialist with the technical depth to drive architecture and the leadership presence to head a high-calibre platform team? My client is looking for an Embedded Software Lead to take ownership of the software foundation for products trusted in mission-critical environments globally.

As the Embedded Software Lead, you will evolve a proven legacy platform while accelerating innovation across a connectivity range.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team, coaching engineers and raising standards
• Set direction & architecture and driving root-cause thinking for high-reliability systems
• Being a hands-on developer, whilst making the time to lead projects

Required Experience

• Expertise in Embedded C on Linux for resource-constrained hardware and complex SoC environments.
• Experience leading a software team

What's in it for you?

• Work where engineering excellence is the core product and reliability is non-negotiable.
• Tackle "tough challenges" in high-performance KVM solutions that power critical operations worldwide.
• Join a business that values innovation, transparency, and the continuous improvement of engineering methods.

Ready to lead the platform? If you set high standards and thrive on technical ownership.